Herman vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Herman Rank #2,654

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Herman or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Hiram mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Herman and Hiram boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.